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2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — SERVICE BRAKES

crash1 injured · 1190858 · 2015-06-15

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Miles at failure
135,000
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND DID NOT EFFECTIVELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE ROADWAY AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE BODY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 11/18/15*LJ UPDATED 1/12/16 *JS UPDATED 01/26/16.*JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10725322
Machine
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